"Sanity has prevailed. there were different rules and regulations which gave us mixed information,'' a St Lucia manager said.

"Every golf course, like every other business, has been shattered by coronavirus but at least we can now accept players.

"The wedding venue and restaurant are still closed but we had players out today.''

IGC chief executive Steve Lammerton, who was out on the course, could not be contacted at time of writing.

BRGC, which is a vital hub in the area - a long drive from Ipswich and the Brisbane CBD - welcomed the news.

AGC president Paul McLennan urged his members to abide by the rules, otherwise the club might be forced to close again.

"Golf Australia have changed their stance and now support Queensland golf clubs opening in line with legislation published by the Queensland Health Department,'' he informed members on a Facebook post on Wednesday night.

"Staff will be actively monitoring and enforcing the new restrictions.

'This is a fast-moving situation. our aim is to have the golf course open for our members and guests.''

The new rules of play (at Ashgrove, but similar in most clubs)

1. Players aged over 70 asked to stay home.

2. No alcohol.

3. Maximum of two people allowed inside pro shops.

4. No loitering anywhere on premises.

5. Keep to a minimum 1,5m distance, no congregating on tees or greens.

6. Arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before the tee, leave immediately after the game.

7. Maximum two people per group.

8. One person per cart unless both players live in the same house.

9. Carts can carry two sets of clubs, if one person walks.

10. All competitions for the foreseeable future will be single Stableford.

11. All booked sessions must be re-booked.

12. Bunker rakes removed.

13. Flag sticks not to be touched. Arrangements in place to remove balls from holes without touching.